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A fire lance as depicted in the Huolongjing, late 14th century (c. 1360-1375).. The fire lance (simplified Chinese: 火枪; traditional Chinese: 火槍; pinyin: huǒqiāng; lit. 'fire spear') was a gunpowder weapon used by lighting it on fire, and is the ancestor of modern firearms. [1]
The Huolongjing (traditional Chinese: 火龍經; simplified Chinese: 火龙经; pinyin: Huǒ Lóng Jīng; Wade-Giles: Huo Lung Ching; rendered in English as Fire Drake Manual or Fire Dragon Manual), also known as Huoqitu (“Firearm Illustrations”), is a Chinese military treatise compiled and edited by Jiao Yu and Liu Bowen of the early Ming dynasty (1368–1683) during the 14th century.
PASGT-style helmet with four-point retention strap system and velcro-attached head pad system. Also used by NZDF since the 2000s. LShZ 1+ Russia 2012 Russian Special Forces, FSB, Syrian Army: M02 Composite Helmet: Finland: Finnish Defence Forces: Upgraded PASGT-style helmet, replacing the Gefechtshelm M92-style M/92 Komposiittikypärä helmet.
The two fleets engaged in combat and the Song opened fire with fire-lances, fire-bombs, and crossbows. A large number of men died trying to cut through chains, pull up stakes, and hurl bombs, while Song marines fought hand to hand using large axes, and according to the Mongol record, "on their ships they were up to the ankles in blood."
Also known as white gauze hat. It was worn by the sovereigns of Liu-Song and Southern Qi, it was later inherited by the Sui dynasty. [29] Adult White gauze hat. Northern and Southern dynasties – Sui Wusha Gaowu mao (烏紗高屋帽) High reach black gauze hat. See also, Long Guan: Adult Northern and Southern dynasties – Song Zhulu mao ...
A leading Chinese state-run newspaper has urged the British Museum to return its "stolen" artifacts in an editorial on the eve of a rare visit by the UK foreign secretary.. The statement came in ...
The grenade weights 750 grams, and has a length of 140 mm with a diameter of 65 mm. Duration is 2 minutes at 2–5 m/s wind speed. The body has pale green color with white or black band indicating the color of smoke (white/black). The smoke grenade went in service in 1995, replacing FSL01 smoke grande that has been in service since 1963. [36]
HONG KONG — A zoo in China has been accused of trying to deceive visitors with a pair of dogs dyed black and white to look like panda bears.. Videos circulating on Chinese social media show the ...